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🍜🔥 Sizzling Chicken Ramen Stir-Fry (Better Than Takeout in 20 Minutes!)

This Chicken Ramen Stir-Fry transforms humble instant ramen into a restaurant-worthy meal with crispy chicken, vibrant veggies, and a glossy umami glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s faster than delivery and packed with real ingredients—no sad, soggy noodles here!

Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ 20-minute miracle with explosive flavor
✔️ Budget-friendly (uses affordable ramen creatively)
✔️ Customizable—swap veggies or protein
✔️ Meal-prep hero (tastes great cold in lunches)

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
  • 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken thighs, sliced thin
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or peanut)
  • 2 cups mixed veggies (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 scallions, sliced (whites/greens separated)

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Extra scallions
  • Lime wedges

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep Components

  • Cook noodles: Boil ramen (no seasoning) for 2 mins, drain, and rinse with cold water. Toss with 1 tsp oil to prevent sticking.
  • Mix sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl.

2️⃣ Stir-Fry Chicken

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok/large skillet over high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook 3–4 mins per side until crispy. Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Sauté Aromatics & Veggies

  • In same pan, add 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and scallion whites for 30 secs until fragrant.
  • Add veggies; cook 2–3 mins until crisp-tender.

4️⃣ Combine & Glaze

  • Return chicken to pan. Add noodles and sauce. Toss vigorously 1–2 mins until everything is coated and glossy.

5️⃣ Serve

  • Garnish with scallion greens, sesame seeds, and lime. Serve immediately!

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🧊 Storage & Reheating

Fridge: Up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water to revive noodles.
Freezer: Not recommended (noodles get mushy).

🌟 Pro Tips

✅ Extra crunch: Add ½ cup chopped peanuts with the garnish.
✅ Vegetarian? Swap chicken for tofu or shiitake mushrooms.
✅ Ramen hack: For extra springy noodles, rinse under cold water after boiling.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Estimated Cost: 8
Calories: 480 kcal
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Tender chicken thighs and crisp-tender veggies cling to springy ramen noodles in a sticky-savory sauce with garlic, ginger, and a hint of spice. Topped with sesame seeds and scallions for the ultimate finish.

Ingredients
    For the Stir-Fry:
  • 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, sliced thin
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or peanut)
  • 2 cups mixed veggies (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 scallions, sliced (whites/greens separated)
    • For the Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
    • For Garnish:
  • Sesame seeds
  • Extra scallions
  • Lime wedges
Instructions
    Prep Components
  1. 1
    Cook noodles: Boil ramen (no seasoning) for 2 mins, drain, and rinse with cold water. Toss with 1 tsp oil to prevent sticking.
  2. 2
    Mix sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
    3. Stir-Fry Chicken
  3. 3
    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok/large skillet over high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook 3–4 mins per side until crispy. Remove and set aside.
    4. Sauté Aromatics & Veggies
  4. 4
    In same pan, add 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and scallion whites for 30 secs until fragrant.
  5. 5
    Add veggies; cook 2–3 mins until crisp-tender.
    6. Combine & Glaze
  6. 6
    Return chicken to pan. Add noodles and sauce. Toss vigorously 1–2 mins until everything is coated and glossy.
    7. Serve
  7. 7
    Garnish with scallion greens, sesame seeds, and lime. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 480kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Sodium 1200mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Protein 32g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Fridge: Up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water to revive noodles.
Freezer: Not recommended (noodles get mushy).

Keywords: chicken ramen stir fry, 20-minute ramen recipe, easy Asian noodles, better than takeout, budget chicken dinner

🌟 Pro Tips

✅ Extra crunch: Add ½ cup chopped peanuts with the garnish.
✅ Vegetarian? Swap chicken for tofu or shiitake mushrooms.
✅ Ramen hack: For extra springy noodles, rinse under cold water after boiling.

Read it online: https://shabskitchen.com/recipe/%f0%9f%8d%9c%f0%9f%94%a5-sizzling-chicken-ramen-stir-fry-better-than-takeout-in-20-minutes/